In the ever-changing landscape of education, the popularity of online degree programs has been steadily rising.

The fusion of mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, and control engineering has given birth to mechatronics – a cutting-edge discipline that is revolutionizing industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation. Perhaps the most significant impacts, however, will be seen in agriculture.

As the official Capitol Tech team packs their bags and prepares to head to the ultimate hackers’ haven in Vegas later this week, some of our friends in the Capitol community may be making the pilgrimage of their own to experience all that DEF CON has to offer. This legendary hacking conference is sure to be bigger and better than ever this year, with product release rumors, red-team hacks, workshops, trainings, villages, speakers, parties, and more hacking than your mind can handle. If you’ve been to a previous DEF CON, you might be used to how things operate, but if it’s your first time, we put together a handy list of dos and don'ts for you to find your way around the madness. You might think it’s straightforward, but for many, DEF CON is uncharted territory. Luckily, Capitol Tech is here to help.

Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a game-changing technology with significant potential to enhance nearly all aspects of modern life. Much of the initial focus has been its potential impact on private sector industries like law, programming, and journalism. But perhaps its most significant impacts will be found in war and defense. The geopolitical landscape will likely shift dramatically depending on which nations harness the full power of AI and how they use it.